This was a slower read for me. It did have a good twist though! I wasn't very interested in Emily's story until the two stories connected which took a long time.

Could not put this thriller down! Devoured it in just over a day! Loved the storyline and it kept me guessing throughout its entirety. Twists and turns left me guessing and loved the conclusion of this novel. Will definitely recommend to friends!

This was a well written, easy read. It was suspenseful and had some serious twists and turns. I did find it a bit predictable and I didn’t love the character of Emily but the story itself flowed nicely and kept me turning pages. Great plot, fast pace.

Honestly I wish I hadn’t finished this one. It just fell a little flat for me and I wasn’t engrossed like I wanted to be when I read a thriller.

The most chilling book I've read in ages! The past and present entwine to create the most atmospheric, spine tingling read. Who to believe, who is crazy , who is the murderer ??? I don't want to give any spoilers so I'll just say if you want a book that keeps you guessing til the very last page, this is the book for you! Brilliant writing, full of suspense and tension.

A book with lots of twists and turns. Was a bit more of a slow burn than the thrillers I’m used to reading but the ending was very good. I was honestly shocked with how the main characters stories came together.

This was my first Casey Kelleher book and it will not be my last. Excellent . Tense and atmospheric. Four big stars . Tank you to the publisher for an ARC of this.

I throughly enjoyed this book, it was such a gripping read with two pov from Sasha and Emily. The writing style really got my attention with the short chapters as it kept me engaged to the story.

The two pov did confuse me at first however, it make sense when you get more into the story as you follow Sasha who is searching for clues and figuring out her past prior to being adopted and then Emily who has been released from the mental hospital.

Whew what a wild one!
Kelleher really took the reader on a ride & she knows how to build an untrustworthy narrator. I loved the back & forth between Sasha and Emily. Though I will say I did find Sasha’s chapters to be more entertaining only because Emily was such a basket case. Toward the end, the twists didn’t fully shock me. It was easy to figure out who Sasha and Emily were to each other but it was still fun and crazy to read. I fully enjoyed it!

This book was a good thriller. At first I was confused on the different points of view, but the author brought it together nicely and a few twists made my jaw drop. I immediately went to look for more books by this author. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read this.

I have never read a book by author Casey Kelleher, so I was excited to receive an advanced readers copy. I devoured this book in 2 days! The Babysitter's Secret is so perfectly creepy, I will be thinking about it for months! The way the author weaves together 2 storylines is absolutely brilliant, and the characters were so well written. I will be telling everyone to check out this book and author!

I did not see the twist coming. Which is rare because I usually pick up on these things.
Riveting.
I couldn't put it down.
I received a copy from NetGalley and all opinions are my own.

3.5 stars ⭐️ thank you NetGalley for allowing me access to read this arc. I enjoyed it very much. I was a bit slow paced the first 40% and I wished it wasn’t because the book itself is short and less than 300 pages. It took me a few days to get through it. However, the last 40% of the book was really good and fast! The ending was a bit rushed but I could not put this book down! The plot twist was great!

Sasha is trying to find answers of her past and goes to her childhood home and is met with a single mom of 2 who thinks Sasha works for a child care agency. Instead of Sasha clearing things up she decides to play along and act as the babysitter in hopes to stay in that home to get answers to her past. Things take a CRAZY turn. Please look up trigger warnings as this book touches on CHild ab and child unaliving.

Casey Kelleher does it again! I've read and loved her last couple of psychological thrillers, but this for me is the best - beautifully atmospheric with a haunting, gothic feel in parts, and a twisty plotline that had me guessing throughout. I didn't see how Sasha's and Emily's stories would come together, and when they did it was a total surprise. Highly recommended for all thriller lovers who enjoy unreliable narrators.

Wow! I will say that I adore every single one of Casey Kelleher’s books. This one is no exception. She is one of those authors that I do not read the blurbs, just go in blind. So many creepy secrets, lies and oh the tension! Another great page turner with fabulous characters. Highly recommend.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book

3.5 stars!
This was a slow start thriller for me. This was a dual POV based on two woman named Sasha and Emily and it follows Sasha who is searching for clues and figuring out her past prior to being adopted and Emily who has been released from the mental hospital . These two interconnected stories were a bit confusing at first but the twisty thriller makes sense towards the end. I would say, if you like fast paced heart racing thrillers, this is not for you. If you like a slow but a twisty story then this is one for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
This was a slow starting suspense/thriller. Well written and held my interest because I wanted to find out how it ended. I found the multiple points of view a bit confusing at first but then it comes together.

The Babysitter's Secret by Casey Kelleher is a very well written & engrossing suspense novel.

This one was good! The way this story played out had me anxious and hooked.
A page turning thriller full of suspense that is brilliantly plotted and mind blowing.
I could not read this fast enough.
A slow burn thriller that quickly ramps up the suspense.
Very well written with an intricate plot and well developed characters.
This is my third thriller written by Kelleher and I’m pleased to say I will definitely be reading more and waiting for future books.

An utterly addictive psychological thriller packed with unexpected twists.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

The Babysitter's Secret is a slow burn. I was thoroughly confused for the first few chapters. I love books with a dual point of view but it took forever to figure out who Emily was and how she fit in! Sasha's chapters were easy to get into and made a lot more sense in the beginning. Everything comes together in the end and makes a great read!

A slow-burnt twisty thriller with dual POVs.

Sasha was adopted when her mother passed away when she was young. Growing up in a difficult childhood, Sasha decided to go back to 64 Maple Street which was the house she grew up in. However her whole life was a lie….

When she arrived there, Cecelia who was the new owner of the house mistook Sasha as the new babysitter. Sasha now was able to spend some time to see the house and remembered about her childhood.

On the other hand, there was another POV, which was Emily. Emily was just released from a mental hospital. I have to be honest, it took me some time to make it clear how to connect these two storylines…somehow Emily was not a lovely character here.

I wish this thriller in a faster pace, but there were some twists in the story which made the thriller more alive and gripping..!